CHCI Welcomes Anne Marie Estevez as its new General Counsel

CHCI is proud to welcome Anne Marie Estevez from Morgan Lewis, as its new CHCI General Counsel. Ms. Estevez brings years of experience to the table and has been named one of the leading U.S. lawyers for employment law by Chambers USA From 2006 through 2013, based on the views of clients, peers, and other industry professionals.

Ms. Estevez is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice, where she focuses on the defense and trial of complex employment and accessibility (ADA) cases in federal and state courts, as well as on advising, training, and counseling companies on state and federal employment and accessibility laws. She is fluent in Spanish.

She is board certified in labor and employment law and represents a broad range of state, national, and international clients in the full spectrum of employment and discrimination related matters, including trade secret and noncompete claims; class and collective actions; EEOC, DOJ, and other agency charges; lawsuits involving race, national origin, sex, same-sex, age, marital status, religious, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and disability discrimination; ADA Title III or comparable state law accessibility issues; Whistleblower claims; Fair Labor Standards Act claims; expense reimbursement claims; meal and rest period claims; equal pay claims; unemployment compensation; and workers' compensation.

Chambers reported that Ms. Estevez's clients call her "a real fighter, she always bats her hardest and always with your interests in mind." Chambers also noted that she is seen as a "trusted resource for opinions." In 2006, Ms. Estevez was named as a finalist for the 2006 Hispanic Woman of the Year Award. Ms. Estevez is admitted to practice in Florida and the District of Columbia.

We are very grateful for the outstanding support that Morgan Lewis has provided us throughout the years. We are also grateful for all the great work and support provided by our former General Counsel, Derek León.

CHCI is tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. Federal ID # 52-1114225. CHCI does not attempt to influence legislation and does not employ or retain any registered lobbyists. All grants and contributions to CHCI are tax deductible to the extent permitted by federal law. Donations to CHCI may also be made through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 30620.